Gliffy

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Contents 1 Main purpose 2 Useful information 3 Pros & Cons 3.1 Pros 3.2 Cons 4 References 5 Tool accessibility test (28 July 2010)

Main purpose

is a Web 2.0 tool for a creation of variety of flowcharts, UML diagrams, ER diagrams, organizational charts, diagrams, business process, SWOT analysis, etc.

Useful information

The use of this tool doesn't require registration. If you want to use the additional features of this tool, you need to register on service site. Created diagram can be stored in the service database, and you can update them from any place and at any time.

Example of diagram can bee seen on the figure Example.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• creation diagrams from scratch and from template
• conversion of images and possibility to save them locally or publish on the web
• possibility of cooperation between user groups on the same diagram
• plugin for Confluence and JIRA
• revision history of diagrams
• online help

Cons

• bad user interface with toolbar and object properties

References

• http://www.gliffy.com/
• http://www.gliffy.com/blog/user-manual/
• http://www.gliffy.com/examples/flow-charts/

Tool accessibility test (28 July 2010)

Australia : 0.189 sec / 0.616 sec / 1.383 sec

Server Response Time Scale: Less than 0,1 = Optimal; 0,1 - 1 = Acceptable; 1 - 4 = Noticable but tolerable delay; 4 - 8 = Bearly tolerant delay

This tool has help included on the tool's webpage (link): http://www.gliffy.com/user-manual.shtml

There is no possiblity of changing the type or size of fonts in the tool (it can be done only as a browser functionality).